Have you ever wondered if you're applying your skincare in the right order? If you're randomly slapping on lotions and potions, have a quick read at this post. There's a reason why we should layer them in a certain way.

NOTE: An oil cleanser is fantastic because it doesn't strip the skin of its essential moisture barrier all while deep cleaning to remove gunk.

No. 2: TONE

Remove any residue with a gentle, PH-balancing toner. Swipe over face with a cotton pad {preferably reusable}. This helps prepare your skin for the next steps.

No. 3: WATER-BASED TREATMENTS

Now you want to apply your water-based {thin} actives: any kind of treatments with acids, vitamin C, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, etc. The trick is to not overdo it. Layering can be OK if the actives work together {some actives should never be used simultaneously... CLICK HERE FOR THOSE​}. But sticking to one or two actives at a time is ideal {especially if you have sensitive skin}.

NOTE: Applying your actives at this point is important because you want your skin to be as bare as possible to fully benefit from them.

No. 4: OIL-BASED TREATMENTS

If any of your actives are oil-based, apply them after the water-based ones.

NOTE: Wait as long as possible in-between applying actives. You can also alternate evenings: applying active #1 Monday, active #2 Tuesday and so on.

No. 5: MOISTURIZER

If your skin is on the dry side, apply a moisturizer of choice: either a lotion, cream or oil-based serum.

EXTRA NOTES

​1. On days when you want to exfoliate, do this directly after cleansing {before toning}. Same goes for masking. Apply your mask after cleansing/exfoliating, before your toner.

2. If you use eye creams, apply them after your treatments, before your moisturizer. Eye creams are only necessary if your regular lotion, cream or serum is not providing enough hydration.

3. A little goes a long way with most skincare products.

source: bioelements.com

There you have it. Let us know if you have any questions- or share with us your favourite actives!